Mercedes reportedly has plans for nine different electric vehicles and it appears they will be more extreme than the EQC which was unveiled earlier this week.
The electric crossover bears a strong resemblance to the GLC, but it features a number of styling touches that are unique to the model. Among them are a controversial grille and streamlined rear end which mimics the Porsche Cayenne and Macan.
The familiar styling was done of purpose as Mercedes EQ sales and marketing boss, Jorg Heinermann, told Autocar “We have deliberately decided to take a step-by-step approach here.” Heinermann went to say that while the GLC and EQC have a “close link,” some future EQ models will have a “more distinct design.”
His sentiments were echoed by interior designer Hartmut Sinkwitz who told the publication, “We felt this is the right amount of revolution to start with for this car” and you’ll “see more with other EQ models.” Speaking of the interior, the EQC has a familiar cabin although the model is distinguished by rosé-gold accents, metallic ribbing and special Sunnyvale upholstery.
While future EQ models will have more adventurous designs, don’t expect the grille to going away. Mercedes considers it to be an important styling element and a nod to the company’s history.
It remains to be seen how far future EQ models will deviate from the rest of the Mercedes lineup, by spy photographers have already snapped the upcoming EQS flagship. The prototype was heavily camouflaged, but the images suggested the car will be a large four-door coupe with a long windscreen, a sloping roofline and curvaceous bodywork. Little is known about the model, but it could be launched as early as 2020.
